When does the performance take place?

The performance is scheduled for 10.07.2026 from 19:30 to 21:45.

Where is the play performed?

The play will be performed at the Theater am Bismarckplatz in Regensburg, Bismarckplatz 7, 93047 Regensburg.

How much do tickets cost?

According to the playbill, ticket prices start at 8 Euros and go up to 47 Euros.

Is there an intermission?

Yes, the duration is indicated as about 2 hours and 10 minutes, with an intermission.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

The Theater Regensburg location is wheelchair accessible; also, disabled parking and information on accessibility are provided.

For what age is the play suitable?

The production is marked with 14+.

Political satire with pace and wit at Theater Regensburg

Name: The Shadow Presidents
Start: 2026-07-10T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-10T23:45:00+02:00
Location: Theater am Bismarckplatz

Political farce with pace, impact, and a brilliant ensemble

With The Shadow Presidents, the Theater Regensburg presents a highly political comedy that deals with the pull of power through sharp wit, frenetic rhythm, and precise acting skills. The production is announced as a Regensburg premiere and takes the audience right into the nervous web of crises, loyalties, and grotesque overwhelm.

When the president fails, the women take over

At the center is the White House in a state of emergency. Four women keep the shop running while political blunders, private escalations, and public embarrassments tumble around them. Selina Fillingers' political satire pushes the mechanics of power to the breaking point and shows with wicked humor how a system fails under its own masculinity. The result is not a dry lesson but a theatrical experience full of pace, collisions, and bitter comedy.

Direction, stage design, and costumes focus on maximum emphasis

The direction by Antje Thoms has the characters acting by running, dancing, stumbling, and with great physical involvement. The stage design by Jan Hendrik Neidert and the costumes by Lorena Ayleen Díaz Stephens sharpen the satire with visible exaggeration without smoothing out the political core. Lighting, video, and choreography intensify the theater atmosphere into an evening that oscillates between farce and abyss.

An ensemble that embodies the state of emergency

The ensemble of the Theater Regensburg does not use comedy as mere slapstick but as a tool for exposure. The characters speak, react, and collide with a precision that transforms quick punchlines into real dramatic tension. This mixture of precision and over-the-top action makes the evening attractive for theater lovers seeking intelligent entertainment with social relevance.

Anticipation for an evening with political bite

Those who want to experience intelligent acting, pointed dramaturgy, and a production with attitude will find in The Shadow Presidents an evening that entertains and resonates. The play promises pointed dialogues, sharp observations, and a lively live experience in the heart of Regensburg. Definitely experience it live and feel the energy of this theater evening in the auditorium.